ABSTRACT
This book outlines the main security threats, actors, and processes in the Western Balkans following the dissolution of Yugoslavia. Exploring the state of peace and security in the region it asks if a stable peace is achievable. The comparative framework explores state perspectives – from Serbia, Montenegro, Northern Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, and Kosovo – alongside military, political-societal, economic, and environmental security concerns. The interplay of international actors is also considered. Academics, scholars, and practitioners who deal with Balkan issues, either as a focus or comparatively, and have interests in security and peace studies will find the volume invaluable along with students of political science, security studies, peace studies, area studies (Eastern European studies and/or Southeast European studies), and international studies in general.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 1|114 pages
Local Level
chapter 2|15 pages
Conflicting Peace in Post-War Serbia
chapter 3|20 pages
Building Sustainable Peace and Security in Bosnia and Herzegovina
chapter 5|18 pages
A Bottom-up Perspective on Peace and Security in North Macedonia
part 2|86 pages
Regional Level
chapter 9|20 pages
Political and Societal Security in the Western Balkans
part 3|74 pages
International Level